Guayaba: 1 definition
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Guayaba means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Guayaba in Central America is the name of a plant defined with Psidium guajava in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Syzygium ellipticum Wall. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Suriname (1951)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1958)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Plantarum Rariorum Horti Caesarei Schoenbrunnensis Descriptiones et Icones (1798)
· Flore pittoresque et médicale des Antilles. (1821)
· Lilloa (1966)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Guayaba de leche, Guayabano, Guayabas.
Ends with: Hoja de guayaba, Sacha guayaba.
Full-text: Guayabas, Hoja de guayaba, Sacha guayaba, Guayaba de leche, Koyya.
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